How severe is CVE-2023-23738?

CVE-2023-23738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-23738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23738?

CVE-2023-23738 affects Brainstormforce Spectra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23738?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-23738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-23738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-27824.

When was CVE-2023-23738 published?

CVE-2023-23738 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23738

CVE-2023-23738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Brainstormforce Spectra with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-27824
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Brainstormforce Spectra
Published: 2024-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Spectra allows Content Spoofing, Phishing.This issue affects Spectra: from n/a through 2.3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23738?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Spectra allows Content Spoofing, Phishing.This issue affects Spectra: from n/a through 2.3.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-23738?: CVE-2023-23738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-23738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23738?: CVE-2023-23738 affects Brainstormforce Spectra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-23738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-23738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-27824.
When was CVE-2023-23738 published?: CVE-2023-23738 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/wordpress-spectra-wordpress-gutenberg-blocks-plugin-2-3-0-unauthenticated-email-spoofing-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:brainstormforce:spectra:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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